Baxter vs Somerville
The verdict
Baxter is more affordable, with a median house price of $714K versus $773K in Somerville. Baxter rates higher for liveability (64 vs 58). Somerville is closer to the coast (4.7 km vs 6.7 km).
Scores
| Baxter | Somerville | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 65 |
| Transport | 90 | 85 |
| Education | 47 | 49 |
| Liveability | 64 | 58 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Baxter | Somerville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,166 | 11,767 |
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,493 | $1,781 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 22.4% | 25.9% |
| Born in Australia | 81.5% | 81.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.6 |
Growth: Baxter Moderate Growth · Somerville Moderate Growth
Property
| Baxter | Somerville | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $714K | $773K |
| Median unit price | $611K | $553K |
| House price YoY | 11.9% | -2.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Baxter | Somerville | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 96 | 95 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 185 | 212 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 323 | 238 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 139 | 238 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,126 | 4,317 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Baxter | Somerville | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 4 |
| Government | 1 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,001 | 1,004 |
See the full school list on each profile: Baxter · Somerville
Transport
| Baxter | Somerville | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 90 | 85 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 11 | 24 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 84 | 91 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 820 m | 2.1 km |
Liveability
| Baxter | Somerville | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 4 |
| Parks | 5 | 21 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 13 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 56 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.7 km | 4.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 46.3 km | 50.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.8 km | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.9 km | 8.7 km |
Population & growth
| Baxter | Somerville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,166 | 11,767 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,213 | 12,022 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,475 | 13,445 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.54% | 0.54% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Baxter or Somerville?
Baxter has the higher residential safety score (Baxter 96/100 vs Somerville 95/100).
Which is more affordable, Baxter or Somerville?
Baxter is more affordable, with a median house price of $714K versus $773K.
Which has better schools, Baxter or Somerville?
Somerville has a higher average school ICSEA (Baxter 1001 vs Somerville 1004; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Baxter or Somerville?
Baxter has the higher transport score (Baxter 90/100 vs Somerville 85/100).
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